The top 20 Miami Dolphins players of the 2019 season
By Nick Belotto
Number 15: Vince Biegel
When Miami traded Kiko Alonso for Vince Beigel in early September, I viewed it as a salary dump where Miami acquired a developmental player who wouldn’t see the field very often. Little did I know he would end up starting 10 games for the Dolphins. His numbers weren’t spectacular, as he racked up only 2.5 sacks in those games, but he did register 18 QB hurries which is a solid number for a player expected to be a practice squad type of guy. He has a great motor and really seemed to fight hard every time he touched the field.
Number 14: Albert Wilson
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article claiming that the wide out group could be a strength for this team in 2020. In that article, I commented that I thought Albert Wilson’s season was weak at best, as he didn’t perform well when he wasn’t injured. He started to come on at the end and showed a little of his play making prowess and his speed down the stretch.
I think it’s safe to say that when healthy, Wilson’s speed is a weapon this offense needs. I think it’s safe to say his sub-par season can be attributed to injury and a somewhat struggling offense.
Number 13: Taco Charlton
Coming over from the Cowboys after he was waived in September, Charlton made a big initial impact. He finished the year with 5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 21 tackles for a team that struggled with rushing the passer. He wasn’t as involved as one would like to see from a first round talent when he came out in 2017, but his team leading sack numbers will put him on this list.
Number 12: Michael Dieter
The third round pick out of Wisconsin was expected to have a big role on this team from the beginning. He seemed to do a pretty decent job of handling the transition to the NFL and changing positions throughout the year. While primarily lining up at guard, he played left tackle a little bit here and there and did well given the circumstances.
Dieter started 15 games for the team this year and, while the offensive line as a whole was not great, Dieter was one of the brighter spots on the line.
Number 11: Jesse Davis
The other big man on this list, Davis has been one of the more consistent players on this team over the last few years. Like Deiter, he started 15 games this year and only amassed 3 penalties all season. Davis has gotten a lot of slack over the past few years as his sophomore season was not as effective as his rookie year. Yet, Davis is a player who can play well in the right situation and help be a solid building block on this offensive line.